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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 883.24 and 600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 883.24 and 600.86 is: 829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 883.24 = 600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/883.24 = 600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 883.24 × 600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 530,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,703.59/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.20

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